Name: Olivia Ammirati
Year: 2017, Junior
Major: Graphic Design
Sign: Aquarius
Hometown: Huntington N.Y.
Relationship Status: Single
HC: Why did you pick your major?
Olivia: My whole family is in the art and design world. I grew up with it and I realized that it was something that I wanted to pursue.
HC: I understand you’re a part of the tennis team here. Why did you choose to play at SUNY New Paltz?
O: I was looking at a DI and DII schools but I didn’t know a lot about the DIII schools. I kind of road off New Paltz as I’m not coming but when I came to visit, the coach and all the girls on the team made me feel so welcome and a part of the team. That sold me!
HC: Congratulations on your achievement as Co-Peter Cahill MVP. How do you feel being recognized for your talent?
O: I was so excited that my hard work paid off. It felt great to be recognized by all the coaches in the SUNY system. In order to win the award, all of the coaches in the SUNY division vote, so it felt pretty special. Plus, at the end of the day, it’s not just about tennis it’s also about sportsmanship; so being a good sport paid off.
HC: Time for the fun part. What three characteristics do you look for in a guy?
O: Loyalty, someone funny and someone with a big heart.
HC: What is your best New Paltz memory so far?
O: Last year at our alumni tennis tournament when all of our friends and family came and everyone played doubles against each other. It was really fun playing with my dad and my brother and all of the girls on the team.
HC: If you could be any cheetah girl who would you be?
O: Adrienne Bailon, no doubt.
HC: What are you guilty pleasures?
O: Cheese Doodles. Toast. Gossip Girl. Oh, Seltzer!
HC: Any pre-game rituals?
O: Having all of our friends come over and sit around the table drinking with some music in the background.
Lightening Round
Celebrity Crush: Jay Baruchel
Favorite Food: Tuna Fish
Favorite Movie: Clueless
Favorite Dance Song: The new Ellie Goulding Song. * asks her friend for it,“Sasha, whats that called?” * Oh, its “On my mind.”
Spirit Animal: I would say a cat. But, I’ll say a panther instead.
Favorite Animal: Cat.